Goodnotes

Goodnotes is an AI-powered note-taking app for students, professionals, and everyday note-takers who want digital handwriting, PDF markup, and study support across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Web.

Key capabilities include:

• Searchable handwriting with handwriting recognition for finding content across notebooks and pages
• PDF and slide annotation with pens, highlighters, shapes, and reusable templates for classes, meetings, and planning
• Audio recording synced to notes, plus transcription for lectures and meetings
• AI features such as note Q&A, quiz generation, math assistance, and turning notes into flashcards; also supports collaboration with real-time ink, text, and comments, plus private link sharing

Pricing: Freemium. Free tier includes limits (up to 3 files and 5MB imports). Paid options include Essential ($11.99/year), Pro ($35.99/year), Special Edition (one-time $35.99, iOS/macOS only), AI Pass ($9.99/month or $119.88/year), platform-specific plans (about $7/year for Android/Windows/Web), and Goodnotes Teams ($10/user/month).

Notable for combining handwritten note search, synced audio with transcription, and AI study workflows (quizzes and flashcards) in a cross-platform app, with both subscription and one-time purchase options on Apple devices.